TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 3-01-1 (continued)
(2) The term “uniform” is used because the document applies
equally to the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and
Coast Guard.
(3) Under the UCMJ, the U.S. Armed Forces can bring criminal
charges against personnel who violate military law.
b. Purpose
(1) Promote justice.
(2) Assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the
armed forces.
(3) Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military.
3. Persons Subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
a. Article 2, Persons subject to this chapter--Persons are subject
to the UCMJ if they:
(1) Are members of the regular armed forces. This includes
recruits.
(2) Are awaiting discharge after an enlistment term has
expired.
(3) Have volunteered (from the time of muster or acceptance
into the armed forces).
(4) Have been inducted formally as a military service member.
(5) Are in the reserves.
(6) Are retired members who are entitled to receive pay.
(7) Are serving a sentence imposed by court-martial.
b. Article 3, Jurisdiction to try certain personnel
(1) All persons subject to Article 2 of the UCMJ can be tried
by the armed forces.
(2) A person may be tried by court-martial, even after leaving
the service, for offenses committed while under the UCMJ.
4. Rights of Service Members According to the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ)
a. Article 137, Articles to be explained
(1) Certain UCMJ articles must be explained to each enlisted
member:
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